A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Toal family of Netherlands.
Reg. 6490 · Dutch, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 coupé: a. d'azur à deux crampons de sa., passés en saut.; b. de gu à une toupie d'or; au 2 d'arg. à trois roses de gu., acc. en chef d'un lambel de sa.”
NetherlandsAmsterdam, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Toal arms are recorded
The Toal arms were recorded in Amsterdam, c. 1815.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Amsterdam
Town
Amsterdam
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Toal Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Toal arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Toal Family in Netherlands
The surname Toal possesses deep roots that connect to the movement of people across Northern Europe during the early nineteenth century. By 1815, records confirm that members of the family were established in Amsterdam, a city that served as a vital hub for trade and migration following the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The name itself is often associated with linguistic variations found in Gaelic and Germanic regions, suggesting that the family may have descended from groups that traveled between the British Isles and the Low Countries for commerce or military service. As the family settled in the Netherlands, they integrated into the local urban culture while maintaining the distinct identity of their ancestral name. This period of history was a time of great social change, and the presence of the Toal family in Amsterdam reflects the broader patterns of families seeking stability and opportunity in a rapidly evolving European landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Thiet
An ancient Germanic element meaning people or tribe.
This name
ToalA patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of names like Theodoric, meaning ruler of the people.
also spelled
Toll
Tolle
Tole
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters, 1815
Koninklijk Nederlandsch Genootschap voor Geslacht- en Wapenkunde, Nederland’s Patriciaat, 1910
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cramponFirm hold on what has been gained
